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Washington, George, 1732-1799 to Samuel Griffith

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00745 Author/Creator: Washington, George, 1732-1799 Place Written: Mount Vernon, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 20, 1788 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

George Washington discusses his uncertainty as to whether he is fit to be the school's Chancellor. Also mentions Presidency of William and Mary College.

Washington, George, 1732-1799
Griffith, Samuel, fl. 1788
The New Nation, 1783-1815
President
Education
Creating a New Government

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